Prof. Ogonna Sophina Umeh
Prof. Ogonna Sophina Umeh is a PROFESSOR in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
1. I am Prof. Sophina Ogonna Umeh. A native of Enugu-umuonyia in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State.
*Am a Professor of Food, Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology in NAU, Awka.
*I am the substantive Head of Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing
*Areas specialized in Microbiology are
Starter culture and Probiotics development,Food Security, Food Fermentation,Enrichment and Modification.
Personal Information
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2011) June, 2007 to November, 2011 PH.D (Industrial Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2003) July, 2000 to October, 2003 M. Tech. Production Technology (Biotechnology) Option |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1998) October, 1992 to August, 1998 B. Tech |
| 4 | Community Secondary School Umuchu, Anambra State Nigeria. (SSCE, June, 1988) September, 1982 to June, 1988 SSCE |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | PeaceLand College Of Education Enugu, Nigeria (March, 2017) March, 2015 to March, 2017 PDE Education |
| 2 | AfriHUB ICT Solutions For Africa (August, 2007) September, 2006 to June, 2007 Computer Appreciation & Internet Utility (CAI) Certificate Of Proficiency |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2006 to October, 2009 |
| 4 | Professor Past HOD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2005 to Present |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
| 6 | Chief Laboratory Scientist., Arizona Medical Laboratory, Ekwulobia March, 2000 to November, 2002 |
| 7 | Chief Laboratory Scientist., Arizona Medical Laboratory, Ekwulobia March, 2000 to November, 2002 |
| 8 | Laboratory Scientist., National Iron Ore Mining Project Itakpe, Okene, Kogi State March, 1999 to February, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | B.C. Uzor and Umeh S.O.. (2024, October), "Antagonistic Effect of Crude Bacteriocin Produced by Chungangia koreensis Strain CAU 9163 against Campylobacter spp", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 9-20 |
| 2 | Uzor B. C and Umeh S.O.. (2024, October), "Characteristics of Bacteriocin-like Substance Produced by Lactobacillus songhuajiangensis isolated from Raw Pap and Antimicrobial Activity Against Food borne Campylobacter spp.", Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 275-285 |
| 3 | CL Ohalete, SO Umeh, FO Nwajiobi. (2024, May), "Isolation and Screening of Trichosporon asahii for Biosurfactant Production and Optimization", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 413-424 |
| 4 | Victoria Chinaza Umunna, Sophina Ogonna Umeh, O.I Udemezue, C.R. Onyekachi, C.E. Okafor. (2024, September), "Probiotic Properties of Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarim Isolated from Overripe Avocado Pear.", Biotechnology Journal International, Vol. 28, (Issue 5), pp 74-83 |
| 5 | Ajogwu T.M.C, Ohuche J.C, Umeh S.O, Ngah O.C. (2023, November), "Bacteriological Assessment of Awarawa Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) Consumed in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 10, (Issue 11), pp 540-546 |
| 6 | Ohuche JC, Ajogwu TMC, Umeh SO. (2023, August), "Low Cyanide-High Protein Dry Fufu Powder Processed from Cassava using Starter Culture Isolated from the Fermenting Mash", International Journal of Trends in Scientific Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 523-529 |
| 7 | Ogbuagu AS, Innocent LC, Okoye NN, Umeh SO, Ogbuagu JO. (2023, April), "Green Synthesis of Silver and Zinc Oxide Nano particles Using Post-harvest leaves of Virgna subterranean and their Antimicrobial, Antiinflammatory and Antioxidant Potentials", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 1-4 |
| 8 | Umeh, S.O., Okafor, U.C., Igwilo, I.O.. (2022, June), "Yeast Diversity Associated with Fermenting Nigerian Beverages, Burukutu and Fura", World wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Education Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 11-15 |
| 9 | Sophina Ogonna Umeh, Innocent Onyeze Igwilo, Ugochukwu Chukwuma Okafor. (2022, October), "Isolation and Identification of Yeasts from Fermenting Indigenous Friut and Beverage Drinks sold at Awka", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 10), pp 55-61 |
| 10 | Umeh, S.O., Igwilo, I.O., Okafor, U,C, Agbara, A.C., Ezeh, F.N.. (2022, October), "Yeast Strains from Burukutu and Fura, as an Alternative for Commercial Baker's Yeast", International Journal of Engineering Research & Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 18-23 |
| 11 | Ogu CT, Umeh SO, Nwiyi IU, Ikele MO, Okonkwo IF, Agwuna L. (2022, January), "Application of Palm Wine Yeast species in Beer Brewing", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 67-75 |
| 12 | Umeh S.O., Okafor O.I., Chidubem-Nwachinemere N.O.. (2021, July), "Isolation And Identification Of Bacteria From Peeled Ready To Eat Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) Fruits Retailed At Eke Awka Market, Anambra State Nigeria.", IJTRSD, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 1237 - 1242, Academia registered |
| 13 | Umeh S.O., Nwiyi I.U., Dimejesi S.A., Ikele M.O., Ugwu C.H.. (2021, August), "Cassava Retting Water: An Alternative Source For Industrial Cellulase (Enzyme).", IJTRSD, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 531 - 536, Academia registered |
| 14 | Umeh S.O., Nwiyi I.U., Ogu C.T.. (2021, June), "Effect Egg Shells Washing On The Keeping Quality And Microbial Load Of The Egg Contents Stored At 4°C", WJMRD, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 40 - 44, Academia registered |
| 15 | Umeh S. O., Nwiyi I. U., Ogu C. T, Dimejesi S. A.. (2021, July), "Isolation And Possible Usage Of Yeast Strains From Indigenous Drinks For Possible Application In Brewing", WJMRD, Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 1 - 5, Academia registered |
| 16 | Umeh S. O., Ikele M.O, Okeke B. C, Nwiyi I.U.. (2021, August), "Investigation In The Use Of A Yeast Specie Isolated From A Fermented Beverage For Mixed Fruit Wine Production", IJTRSD, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 537 - 542, Academia registered |
| 17 | Umeh S. O., Nwiyi I. U., Dimejesi S. A. Ikele M.O, Ugwu CH.. (2021, July), "Cassava Retting water: An alternative source of Industrial Cellulose (Enzyme)", International Journal of Trends in Scientific Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 531 - 536 |
| 18 | Alum E. A., Umeh S. O.. (2020, February), "In Vitro Control Of Post Harvest Spoilage Fungi Affecting Sweet Potato (Ipomea Batatas) In Ebonyi State, South-Eastern Nigeria", IJSRP, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 403-416, Academia registered |
| 19 | Agwuna L. Chukwuma, Umeh S. Ogonna, Egbuim T. Chukwudiegwu.. (2019, August), "Study On The Wine Production Attributes Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Isolated From Sucrose Enriched Palm Wine And Non-Sucrose Enriched Palm Wine", IJAB, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 257-262 |
| 20 | Alum E. A., Umeh S. O., Amajor J. U, Reuben-Kalu J. I.. (2019, April), "Occurrence Of Post-harvert Fungi Affecting Sweet Potato (Ipomoae Batatas(L) LAM) In Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria.", NOJ, Vol. 50, pp 101 - 109, Academia registered |
| 21 | Umeh S. O., Okpalla J., Okafor J. N. C.. (2019, January), "Novel Sources Of Saccharomyces Species As Leavening Agent In Bread Making", IJTRSD, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 827 - 832, Academia registered |
| 22 | E. A. Alum, S. O. Umeh, J. I. Reuben-Kalu, A. N. Ohuoba. (2019, April), "Impact Of Myco-induced Post Harvest Deterioration On The Proximate Composition Of Roots Of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas (L) LAM) Grown In Ebonyi State", Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 89 - 97, Academia registered |
| 23 | Okpalla Jude, Umeh Sophina O., Dim Okechi L.. (2019, February), "L-Glutaminase Production By A Terrestrial Pseudomonas Specie Isolated From Nigerian Soil.", IJAB, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 62 - 66, Academia registered |
| 24 | Okpalla J., Umeh S. O., Ottih C. J.. (2019, March), "Studies On The Occurrence Of Pathogens In Fermented African Oil Bean Seed, Ugba", WJMRD, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 114 - 119, Academia registered |
| 25 | Umeh S. O., Okafor U. C., Awah N. S., Obasi C. J., Asogwa B.. (2018, March), "Preliminary Investigation Into The Use Of Rosselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) And Ugiri (Irvingia Gabonensis) Fruits In Wine Production.e", AIS, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 64 - 68, Academia registered |
| 26 | Agu C. G., Thomas B. T., Ogunkomaya A. M., Umeh S. O.. (2018, February), "Beta- Lactamase Producing Staphylococcus aureus isolated from some meat and meat- Based Foods", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 7, pp 66 - 75 |
| 27 | Agu C. G., Thomas B. T., Ogunkomaya A. M., Umeh S. O.. (2018, May), "Beta-Lactamase Producing Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Some Meat And Meat-based Foods", AJSN, Vol. 7, pp 66 - 75, Academia registered |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umeh S.O., Agu G. C.. (2017, June), "Cellulose Activity During Retting Of Different Forms Of Fresh Cassava Tubers For Fufu Production", Nigerian society for Microbiology |
| 2 | Umeh S. O., Agu G. C., Uwaoma J. C.. (2017, June), "Study Into The Malting Properties Of Sorghum Variety, Dawa, (Sorghum Vulgare", Nigerian society for Microbiology |
| 3 | Umeh S. O., Dimejesi S. A.. (2017, August), "Mixed Fruit Wine Produced Using Yeast Isolated From Burukutu, A Local Beverage Drink.", OWSD-BIU |
| 4 | Dimejesi S. A., Umeh S. O.. (2017, August), "Microbiology And Amino Acid Profile Of "Ogiri", A Food Condiment Produced From Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia Occidentalis) Seeds", OWSD-BIU |
| 5 | Umeh S. O., Dimejesi S. A.. (2017, August), "Cassava Retting Water: An Alternative Source For Industrial Cellulase (Enzyme).", |
| 6 | Okafor U. C., Umeh S. O., Obasi C. J., Okafor O. I.. (2016, September), "Effect Of Additives On The Retting Time Of Fresh Cassava Tubers", Nigerian society for Microbiology |
| 7 | Okafor U. C., Orji M. U., Umeh S. O., Onyeneho V. I., Chidi-Onuorah L.C., Kyrian-Ogbonna E. A.. (2016, November), "Comparative Evaluation Of The Hydrocarbon Utilizing Microorganisms From Soil Samples From Onitsha And Abagana, Anambra State, Nigeria.", FADIB |
| 8 | Umeh S. O., Okeke B. C., Emelugo B. N.. (2014, November), "Effect Of Additives On The Retting Time Of Fresh Cassava Tubers", FADIB |
| 9 | Ajiwe V. I. E., Ewereji P. O., Umeh S. O., Awuzie C. I.. (2009, October), "The Preliminary Study On The Medicinal Constituents Of Lasianthera Africana (Nkanka) Leaves", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| 10 | Ajiwe V. I. E., Chukwu C. C., Umeh S. O., Ajiwe A. C.. (2007, October), "The Preliminary Investigation On The Pharmaceutical Composition Of The Root Of Anthocleista Djalonensis", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Occurrences and Biocontrol of Post harvest Spoilage Fungi Affecting Sweet Potato (Ipomoes batatas in Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Alum, Eucheria Akanele (2013487018P) |
| 2 | "Epidemiological Studies of Urogenital Schistosoma haematobium and Cancer genetic Marker among School Children in Anambra North Senatorial District, Anambra State" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Chinweike-Umeh Susan Nkechinyere (2018587093F) |
| 3 | "Production of Micronutrient rich drinks and Associated Microorganisms From Some Nigerian underexploited Fruits and Tuber." (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Ogbonna, Ugoyi Sonia A. |
| 4 | "Effect of Untreated Brewery Wastewater on the Soil Bacteriological and Physiochemical Properties and Crop Yield" (2022). Completed Masters project by Mbonu Chioma Felicitas (2016486003F) |
| 5 | "Plasmid Profile of Multi drug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Different Clinical Specimens from COOUTH, Awka" (2022). Completed Masters project by Kemakonam Christian C. (2014486017F) |
| 6 | "Microbiological and Nutritive Assessment of Milk Blend From Tiger Nut and Soybean" (2021). Completed Masters project by Okorafor, Amarachi Grace (2016486018F |
| 7 | "Studies on the Use of Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) Flour as an Adjunct in Beer Brewing)" (2021). Completed Masters project by Francis, Chinyere Franca (2013486041F) |
| 8 | "Comparative Studies of Controlled and Natural Fermented Egusi Seeds (Citrullus colocynthis) and African Oil Bean Seeds (Pentraclethra macrophylla)" (2021). Completed Masters project by Umeano, Blessing Chisom (2014486002F) |
| 9 | "Potential Application of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Isolated from Palm wine and Burukutu in Beer Production" (2019). Completed Masters project by Agwuna, Linus Chukwuma (2014486033F |
| 10 | "Microorganisms Associated with Food Vending in Selected Towns in Anambra State and their Implications in Food borne Diseasesrn" (2019). Completed Masters project by Egbuim, Timothy Chukwudiegwu (2014486021F) |
| 11 | "Physicochemical and Microbiological Evaluation of the Leaves and Seed Powder of Selected Bitter Plants used as Hops in Beer Production." (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Uchendu, Anaesthesia Chekwube |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Standardization and Preservation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Baker's Yeast) From Indigenous Beverages for Subsequent use in Baking Industries(" (August, 2022 to May, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TetFund IBR |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Readership Assessment" (January, 2022 to March, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate External Examination" (June, 2015 to May, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "Postgraduate External Examination" (July, 2022). Ongoing External Exam |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Third Annual Int, Conference of the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World", (OWSD), 10th May, 2022 to 13th May, 2022; IMT Conference Hall Enugu |
| 2 | "43rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 6th September, 2021 to 10th September, 2021; Ebitimi Auditorium, University Park, UNOPORT |
| 3 | "21st Annual Conference/Workshop", (FADIB), 24th November, 2015 to 25th November, 2015; Unizik Auditorium |
| 4 | "ANACHEM Conference", (ANACHEM, Anambra State Chapter), 31st October, 2008 to 31st October, 2008; ANSU |
| 5 | "21st Annual Conference/Workshop", (ANACHEM, Anambra State Chapter), 26th October, 2007 to 26th October, 2007; Unizik Auditorium |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Enago Academy Workshop On Writing And Printing", (Enago Academy), 15th December, 2017 to 15th December, 2017; Unizik Auditorium |
| 2 | "Third Int. Conference And Scientific Exhibition", (OWSD-BIU), 30th July, 2017 to 3rd August, 2017; Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| 3 | "21st Annual Conference/Workshop Of The Foundation For African Development Through International Biotechnology (FADIB)", (FADIB), 24th November, 2015 to 25th December, 2015; Unizik Auditorium |
| 4 | "ANACHEM Conference", (ANACHEM, Anambra State Chapter), 31st October, 2008 to 31st October, 2008; Anambra State University, Uli |